Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Colm Bryce, Derry and Glasgow
The death has occurred at St Bart's Hospital, London of Colm Bryce, Derry and Glasgow. Deeply regretted by his wife Julie, his children Nina and Colm Luka and their mother Jenny Witt, his parents Colm and Rosaleen and his brothers and sisters Patricia, Margaret, Donal and Sean. Colm's remains will be reposing in his sister's home, 12 Palmerston Park, Limavady Road, Derry, BT47 6DJ from 2.00pm - 9.00pm on Wednesday. House restricted to family only please. Funeral from there on Thursday for commital in Maghergallon cemetery, Bunbeg, at 4.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Stand Up To Racism, C/o W J O'Brien & Son Funeral Directors, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU. Sláinte chuig na fir agus go maire na mná go deo!
June Dunlop (née McCauley), 43 Dunfield Terrace, Derry
The death has taken place of the late June Dunlop (née McCauley), April 14 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of the late Joe, 43 Dunfield Terrace, loving mother of Terence, Eamon, Edel, Kieran, Gerard, Unity and Julie, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of Bernie, Helen, Christine, Tommy and the late Monica, Phylis, Patsy, May, Noeleen and Rita. Her remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 2.30pm for 3o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columb’s Church, Waterside. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s cemetery, Ardmore. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Martin Khera, Philippines (Formerly of Prehen Park, Derry)
The death has taken place of Martin Khera, April 15 2025, suddenly in the Philippines, formerly of Prehen Park, loving father of Marty, Simon, Sharmila, Paul, David and Darren, former husband of Jacqui, father-in-law of Lisa, Elaine, Rachel, Valentina and Robert and a much loved grandfather. Funeral arrangements later. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Sadie McDaid (née Condren), 41 Phillip Street, Derry
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Sadie McDaid (née Condren), peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on April 15 2025. Late of 41 Phillip Street. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of William (Billy). Devoted mother of Declan, Donna, Colleen, Gareth, Kevin and Sarah. Dearest mother-in-law of Paula, Martin, Mike, Gabby and James. Loving Nanny of Ronan, Dúalta, Sadhbh, Jack, Emer, Aoife and Oísin. A much loved sister of the late Jimmy, John, Billy, Marie, Foncy, Tom, Pat and Joe. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends. Sadie’s remains will be reposing at her late residence, 41 Phillip Street. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, April 17 at 9:20am for 10.00am Funeral Service in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 10.00am. Sadie’s Funeral Service can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/steelstown. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. St. Bernadette Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Jason Scruton, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Jason Scruton, April 14 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital following a short illness, Late of Anne’s Care Home, Trench Road and formerly of Marianus Park. Beloved son of the late Vic and Patsy and loving brother of Michelle Doherty, Shaun Scruton and the late Sandra Stewart. Will be sadly missed by Kieran, Anna, Stewarty, Rory, Aine, Patrick, the late Kieran, the extended family and all who knew and loved him. Jason will be reposing at his sister Michelle’s home, 6 Farland Way, Hazelbank. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 12o’clock for 12.30pm Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Mary Smyth McCormick (Marie) Smyth (née Brown), Rugby Avenue, Coleraine
The death has occurred of Mary Smyth McCormick (Marie) Smyth (née Brown), April 14 2025, peacefully, formerly of Rugby Avenue, Coleraine. Dearly beloved wife of the late Ian, much loved mother of Alan, Trevor and Roger, mother-in-law of Janet, Cynthia and Helen, grandmother of Emily, Adam, Matthew, Jennifer, Piers and Jonty and dear sister of Margaret, Robert James and the late Sydney, Irene, Mabel and Kathleen. Service of Thanksgiving in Terrace Row Presbyterian Church, Coleraine on Thursday, April 17 2025 at 12.30pm followed by interment in Kirkinriola Cemetery, Ballymena at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Terrace Row Presbyterian Church c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. “The Lord is my Shepherd.”
John (Jackie) Watt, 4 Tobermore Road, Maghera
It is with regret we announce the passing of John (Jackie) Watt, April 11 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly beloved husband of Gladys, 4 Tobermore Road, Maghera, much loved father of Robert and dearest brother of Georgie and the late Noel, James, Frances, Madge, Eileen and Sally. House strictly private. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please. Lovingly remembered by his family and the entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd” Psalm 23 v 1